How do I start visualizing data?
Not sure where to start? The resources below provide an overview of key data visualization concepts, showcase inspiring examples to spark creativity, explore the theory behind effective visual communication, and offer practical guidance for developing your skills through structured practice.
Overview
BETTER DATA VISUALIZATIONS
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Better Data Visualizations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers, and Wonks
- by Jonathan Schwabish
- New York : Columbia University Press, 2021.
EFFECTIVE DATA VISUALIZATION
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Effective Data Visualization: The Right Chart for the Right Data
- by Stephanie Evergreen
- Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE Publications, 2020
STORYTELLING WITH DATA
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Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals
- by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic
- Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley, 2015.
DATA STORY
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Data Story: Explain Data and Inspire Action Through Story
- by Nancy Duarte
- Oakton, Virginia: Ideapress Publishing, 2019.
Inspiration
BOOK OF CIRCLES
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The Book of Circles: Visualizing Spheres of Knowledge
- by Manuel Lima
- New York, New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 2017.
BOOK OF TREES
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The Book of Trees: Visualizing Branches of Knowledge
- by Manuel Lima
- New York, New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 2014.
BIG BOOK DASHBOARDS
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The Big Book of Dashboards: Visualizing Your Data Using Real-World Business Scenarios
- by Steve Wexler, Jeffrey Shaffer, Andy Cotgreave
- Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, 2017.
Theory
VISUAL DISPLAY QUANTITATIVE INFORMATION
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The Visual Display of Quantitative Information
- by Edward R. Tufte
- Cheshire, Conn. : Graphic Press, 1983.
Practice
STORYTELLING WITH DATA: LET’S PRACTICE!
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Storytelling With Data: Let’s Practice!
- by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic
- Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, 2020.
DATA VISUALIZATION SKETCHBOOK
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The Data Visualization Sketch Book
- by Stephanie D. H. Evergreen
- Thousand Oaks : SAGE Publications, 2019.